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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 81.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 is typically used for shafts, gears, axles, general engineering, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 81.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.36-0.44 0.30-0.35
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-1.00 0.50-0.70
P (%) <=0.05 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.05 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40
Shafts, gears, axles, general engineering
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6900 mm (236.22–271.65 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.